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  Stuck in admissions process
Posted by: pacha007 - 12-12-2024, 02:03 AM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion - Replies (25)

Hello everyone,

I applied for admission into the BABA PM & IS program a few weeks ago. When filling the application form, I mentioned that I attended college in the US 15 years ago, but I had to withdraw due to medical reasons and only finished 5 courses. I was then asked to provide the necessary documents, which I did including a high school transcript evaluation since I'm an international student, an English proficiency test and a Credly transcript showing more than 90 transferable credits gained from sophia and coursera. I was also asked to send an official transcript from the university I attended, but when I tried to do that, I discovered that I have a financial hold for an amount of money that is impossible for me to pay off anytime soon. I then emailed the admissions team at UMPI and told them about my situation, but they still insist that I provide that transcript even though I have provided all the other documents and a resume showing an extensive professional experience and now they won't even respond to my messages. I have also contacted Jessica Winslow who refered me to the director of yourpace admissions. He answered once repeating the same thing and no response from him again.
I am very worried since this is my last chance in getting a bachelor's degree soon that will allow me to start a master's program next fall. Please if anyone knows how I can resolve this situation, I'm all ears.

Thank you!

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  Walden Tempo Learning Fees - Changes March 2025
Posted by: bjcheung77 - 12-11-2024, 12:35 PM - Forum: Graduate School Discussion - Replies (4)

Walden hasn't changed their pricing much for the Tempo Learning CBE option, fees are in USD as they're an US University.  It's currently at $3K/3 months, $175 fee, so that's just $3,175 a session and if you need 6 months, that's 6K plus fees...  

Here's the fees webpage, they're bumping it up to $3100/3 months and 180 fees March 2025: https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-p...ology#fees 

This is just one example, I would guess they're changing the pricing for other Bachelors/Masters programs that are also on the Tempo Learning system.  You may want to see which degree you're looking at, the example above is for the MS Psychology degree.


Here are the programs they offer on the Tempo Learning option: https://www.waldenu.edu/flexibility/tempo-learning
Their Masters are actually going to be the same pricing except the MS in Early Childhood Studies (two concentrations to select from).
MS Criminal Justice has this under fees:  You may be able to complete your MS in Criminal Justice degree in 5 months for under $7,000.*

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  Stipend-Paid Online MAT to Transition to Rural STEM Teaching
Posted by: Jonathan Whatley - 12-11-2024, 12:29 PM - Forum: Graduate School Discussion - No Replies

If you have a bachelor's in Biology, Chemistry, or Math, are already eligible to live and work in the U.S., are not yet a certified teacher, but are interested in transitioning to teaching in a rural high-need school district, you might qualify for a free MAT (online with in-person practical work), and a multi-year stipend to supplement your income, from Concord University's STEM Fellowship Program.

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  Excelsior BSLA Inquiry, Costs
Posted by: Onlinecoursesexpert - 12-11-2024, 08:38 AM - Forum: EU - Excelsior University Discussion - Replies (1)

Hello everyone,
I hope to enroll for a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts degree from Excelsior university. Anyone in this group who has done the degree can advice me on the expected costs of the degree after transferring credits from some of the courses I have done in Sophia. Thank you.

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  Help me choose a Doctoral program
Posted by: ArielB74 - 12-11-2024, 08:30 AM - Forum: Doctorate Degree Discussion - Replies (13)

I'm currently doing my MS in Organizational Leadership at Johns Hopkins. I have two semesters left to go and will graduate in August of next year. Right now I have a 3.8 GPA. I'd like to pursue a PhD (or possibly a DBA - I put one on this list). I'm doing it for personal reasons and because I have some genuine research interests that I'd like to pursue. I'd also enjoy doing some part time teaching (online) and maybe move to full time (non-tenure track) when I retire. (My dad had a PhD, worked in industry for 37 years, and then spent the last 17 years of his life at a large state school). My research interests are more on the Leadership side of things, but they are still very related to business, so could work with a PhD in Bus Admin as well.

Here are the programs I've narrowed it down to:

Gonzaga, PhD in Leadership.
https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-leadership-studies/academics/ph-d-leadership-studies
The main negative about this one is the really high cost. I could do it, but the other ones are half as much or less. School is more well known than others on the list, which is a plus.

Indiana Tech, PhD in Global Leadership
https://phd.indianatech.edu/program/

University of Southern Maine, PhD in Leadership
https://usm.maine.edu/academics/academic_programs/leadership-phd/
I'm kind of leaning towards this one.

Tiffin University, PhD in Global Leadership and Change
https://go.tiffin.edu/doctorate-programs/ph-d-in-global-leadership-and-change/

UNC Greensboro, PhD in Business Administration
https://www.uncg.edu/degrees/business-administration-ph-d/
Maybe a more useful degree than leadership? However, it takes 5 years to complete.

Touro University Worldwide, Doctor of Business Administration
https://www.tuw.edu/academics/business/doctor-of-business-administration/
I put this on here because it only takes 1.5-2 years to complete. Requires a research project instead of a dissertation. Probably a big negative for academia. School is Jewish-aligned which appeals to me as a Jewish person.

I should also add that I have over 25 years of experience in the software industry (non-technical) leading teams, so tons of real-world experience in leadership and business in general (currently at the VP level).

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  E Pack Human Resources management
Posted by: beastboy - 12-10-2024, 10:37 PM - Forum: TESU - Thomas Edison State University Discussion - Replies (1)

Hi all I am taking Human Resources management to fulfill my requirement for my bsba. I was seeing if anyone had any experience taking an epack or HRM. I am intimidated by the final test but also excited to take my crack at passing it. Does anyone have any advice ?

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  Texila American University
Posted by: michaeladsmith2 - 12-10-2024, 03:20 PM - Forum: Doctorate Degree Discussion - Replies (28)

Greetings,

I wanted to share a few interactions and conversations I've had recently with Texila American University, BAC, and both of the Medical School accreditors for TAU.

1. TAU has just received British Accreditation Council [BAC accreditation] effective 31 October 2024, for 4 years. 
2. When I spoke with all three accreditors:


    • British Accreditation Council (BAC)

    • Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP)

    • Accreditation Commission on Colleges and Universities (ACCM)
...they each assured me that TAU is indeed accredited and now has ALL their academic programs covered: ALL Bachelors, Masters & Doctorates. 

3. I cannot speak for which Masters they would accept into their [example: PhD in Public Health] programs, but they did ask me to send them all 4 of my ENEB degrees. However, because I already hold the DHA from VUL, I was accepted.

4. Here are the terms of my acceptance into their January 2025 intake for the PhD in Public Health.
  • Instead of taking 3.5 years to completion, I will have a 2-year program [January 2025 - January 2027] with the possibility to finish 3-6 months earlier, depending on the speed at which I complete my Dissertation. 
  • The entire tuition is $7,600 [for the whole program]. Due to my DHA transfer credits, Veterans Scholarship [$1000], and Referral Credit [$550], my tuition will be discounted down to $6,050.00. They have a 2-year payment plan that allows you to pay over time. 

5. I spoke directly to ECE [Educational Credential Evaluators] who confirmed that BAC-accreditation is a recognized accreditor and while it may not be needed [unless I am pursuing a US Teaching position], most employers will not need a FCE Report for TAU. BAC is a member of the recognized list of: International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education. [https://www.inqaahe.org/member/british-accreditation-council-for-independent-further-and-higher-education/] 

6. Here is TAU's BAC accreditation confirmation: https://www.the-bac.org/directory/21291/...ty-guyana/

Final thought: I am doing the PhD in Public Health as an "upgrade" to my DHA, as a research degree holds more weight in academia, research, peer-review publishing, and my desire to work with the UN, WHO, or a well-regarded NGO in the field of Global Health, International Relations or Human Rights Practice. [I'm currently in the MA in Human Rights Practice at The University of Arizona


TAU has a very good and well respected Alumni of numerous individuals working in Public Health across the globe. I look forward to a rigorous classroom experience and leveraging my academic experiences to my full potential. 

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Rainbow Looking for a "unicorn" doctorate program
Posted by: hlg38 - 12-10-2024, 02:43 PM - Forum: Doctorate Degree Discussion - Replies (13)

Sigh. I've searched the Internet (and these forums) up and down until I've gone cross-eyed. At this point, I think I'm suffering from information overload, and I haven't really found what I'm looking for. 

I am seeking a doctorate program (I don't care what it's in or what kind of "D" it is) for personal satisfaction reasons. I am not trying to do anything specific with the degree, though I do require that it's regionally accredited (and that the accreditation is not under warning, if so).

I'm looking for a program that matches the following criteria:

  1. 100% online
  2. Regionally accredited 
  3. Rolling admissions
  4. USA-based university, no colleges
  5. Has a highly flexible transfer credit policy to lower the cost and time of the program
  6. Extremely affordable, though, if they allow a lot of transfer credits, this can vary
I have the following degrees under my belt:
  • M.Ed. Instructional Design and Technology - American College of Education
  • M.Ed. Adult Education and Training - American College of Education
  • MHRM: Organizational Performance - Colorado State University Global
I am seeking any option besides ACE. I realize this is the most inexpensive option. I would like to complete a doctorate program with a university, not a college. It's just important to me.

Does a program like this exist?! I find programs that come very close, but they only allow admission once a year. I'm looking to get started in January or February of 2025.

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Wink Free for Texans, $1000 for Non-Texans 6-hour class bundle at East Texas A&M
Posted by: LuckyLion44 - 12-10-2024, 01:16 PM - Forum: Graduate School Discussion - Replies (53)

Important update to this post: This offer now appears to be free only for Texas residents as determined per in-state tuition rules. Out-of-state students appear to be charged $1,000 for the two-course bundle. For the most recent updates, see the most recent pages of this thread.

"Take advantage of two free competency-based graduate courses designed to help you master key skills at your own pace. Begin by choosing one of three exciting bundles based on your career goals." (These classes award graduate-level credit hours)"

That link is https://www.tamuc.edu/free-cbe-spring-courses

"Leadership and Training
Deepen your understanding of leading people and organizations while gaining the tools to create impactful, learning-oriented environments.

  • ORGL 527: Leadership Theory and Practice – 3 credit hours ONLINE
  • ORGL 521: Instructional Design for Corporate Training – 3 credit hours ONLINE
Safety and Disaster Preparedness
Prepare to take on leadership roles in public safety organizations with a strong understanding of how to effectively manage both routine operations and complex emergency situations.
  • PSCB 502: Public Safety Administration – 3 credit hours ONLINE
  • PSCB 506: Foundations of Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness – 3 credit hours ONLINE

Instructional Design
Explore cutting-edge approaches to learning and development, combining timeless design principles with emerging AI innovations reshaping how people learn and grow.
  • IDCB 500: Principles of Instructional Design – 3 credit hours ONLINE
  • EDCB 520: Generative AI Innovation in Curriculum Design – 3 credit hours ONLINE"


These classes are not currently part of any degree program at East Texas A&M University...yet. So, you may be able to use them as an elective somewhere or even at ET A&M if the program you are in will allow it. Who knows what new programs are comign down the pike...

To take advantage of these classes, you can use the Quick App to apply without a fee. (this link is also on the website if you would rather not click it here for security purposes)

-- these are online courses, so new international students would likely not be able to do these unless here on a resident visa or something like that.

Classes start on Jan 13! Give yourself enough time to become admitted.

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  Metropolia recognition in UK/EU/US
Posted by: Sherwood - 12-10-2024, 03:31 AM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (2)

Hi,

After finishing a Metropolia B.Eng IT degree I received a digital degree certificate, which is an electronically signed pdf file.

I applied for a diploma recognition in the UK at ECCTIS for 75€.
It's the UK's official way of degree recognition.

ECCTIS has sent me a message:

Quote:The transcripts provided have not been stamped or signed by the university.

In order to proceed, we require a clear colour photograph of the full academic transcript / mark sheets for all semesters of study, which has been signed and stamped by the Metropolia ammattikorkeakoulu (Metropolia University of Applied Sciences).

This is an official document which provides a list of the subjects / modules covered within your qualification, and the marks / scores obtained in each of those subjects.

Once we have received the above document, we will be happy to consider your application further.

I also applied for a recognition in Lithuania, but we will see where that goes.

1. Do I try telling them that my degree is just that, a electronically signed pdf file? Metropolia doesn't issue other types of degrees since 2022, even for full-time students.
2. Would Metropolia give something like that? How about I ask them to contact an ECCTIS employee? Or the other way around, ECCTIS contacting them?
3. Does anyone have experience in getting Metropolia recognized in the UK/EU?
4. How about the US? I think AICE would be the authority for that. Or is it WES and ACEI?

Kind regards

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